About the job
About Etched
Etched is pioneering the development of the world's first AI inference system specifically designed for transformer models, achieving over 10x the performance while significantly reducing costs and latency compared to traditional solutions like the B200. With Etched ASICs, our technology enables the creation of groundbreaking products such as real-time video generation and highly advanced reasoning agents. Supported by substantial investment from leading venture capitalists and comprised of a team of top engineers, Etched is reshaping the infrastructure of one of the fastest-growing sectors in technology.
Job Summary
We are on the lookout for a skilled ASIC Architect to join our architecture team and play a vital role in crafting next-generation AI accelerators. This position is centered on the design and enhancement of computing architectures that excel in performance and efficiency specifically tailored for transformer workloads. You will engage with state-of-the-art architectural challenges and performance modeling while collaborating across various teams to transform innovative chip designs from concept to reality.
Key Responsibilities
- Microarchitecture & Dataflow Innovation: Design and evaluate chip architectures optimized for AI/ML workloads, emphasizing throughput, latency, and power efficiency.
- Design Next-Generation Silicon: Assist in developing methodologies for power and area estimation during the early stages of architectural exploration.
- Custom Circuit Development: Generate architectural specifications and interface definitions for compute blocks and subsystems.
- System-Level Prototyping: Collaborate with RTL, verification, physical design, and software teams to ensure architectural viability and optimization.
- Performance Optimization: Execute architectural experiments using cycle-accurate simulators and analytical models.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Aid integration efforts by providing architectural insights and resolving design challenges.

